When the terrorists brought terrorism to our shores, I don't think they knew how mad it was going to make us,

There was a lot of guilt and a lot of what-ifs. Then you think of (his) family. Then realism hit: Holy shit, what's my family going to do (if I die)?

Carry on my friend, guard the gates of heaven, Marine,

He believed in his soldiers, and, in the true spirit of his profession, gave his life protecting his men. He was a true hero.

He was a typical little brother — he liked to fight a lot. He liked to do stupid things, run around and have fun.

lives that this nation might live.